What documentation do I need to renew my driving license?

topnotch
By topnotch

I had a Qatari driving license about 3 or 4 years ago which I lost, I also have my British driving license. I asked my HR department what documents I need to renew it on my new RP and they said nothing only a copy of my ID card, and a passport photo.

So I went to the traffic police station, battling through the horrendous cues of cars to find a non existent parking spot, where the usual rude police women greeted me with "ah?", I explained I needed to renew my lost license and she said I need a letter from my company saying I work for them, a computer number? and a photo copy of my ID card. The letter in particular will take some time as it has to be written in Arabic so my question is:

1) Do I actually need all these documents since I heard they don't actually need the letter/CN number anymore.

2) Will it be easier just going down there again with my British license and converting it?

Thanks :)

By topnotch• 24 Nov 2011 13:44
Rating: 4/5
topnotch

Yes I left the country and came back, the license is definitely expired by about 2 years, and yes I lost it 3 years ago.

By Translator• 24 Nov 2011 13:32
Translator

Did you lose it 3 years ago?

Is it still valid by date?

Did you leave the country and come back?

Perhaps you need to fill the gaps of the story.

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